So I wrote this Christmas Play, and of course I gave a copy to my pastor. Who knows?” I thought. “They always do a play in Advent. Maybe they will think it is fun to produce the world premier!” They said yes! Woo hoo! I should know by this time that this amounted to volunteering […]
Christmas Play: Giving You Back Your Treasures
There really is a common thread holding together all the posts on my blog. (Well, almost all of them.) Let’s see if you can find it. What do the following have in common: A post on a saint from the Middle Ages. A post on a section of the Heidelberg Catechism. A post on a classic […]
Helping Christian Communities Thrive: Keep Central things Central
As you think about what your Christian community should be all about, I suggest an experiment: keep your focus on just four key practices. For thriving community over the long haul, keep central things central. I’ll tell you a secret: That’s the biblical approach. It is also a good pragmatic approach. Think of the community like a tree. You […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: A Sound Investment Strategy
Dear ______: Of course! I’m happy to tell you the story of how I came to believe that I was called to ministry. I thought you’d never ask. It all comes down to a parable and a sound investment strategy. The process started back as an undergrad at the University of Washington. I was heavily involved […]
Helping Christian Community Thrive: Going Deep With Christ
So you started a brand new Christian community. That’s great. How do you make sure people are going deep with Christ? So your Christian community is diving into mission. That’s great too. How do you make sure they don’t burn out? The earliest Christians in Acts had a great approach. They did what it took to […]
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